Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen)

Seiffen/Erzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,674 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) is a 10.3-mile loop route in Seiffen/Erzgebirge, Sachsen, Deutschland, gaining 1,674 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 97 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 373 feet at an average 4.7% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain1,674 ft (510 m)
Average gain162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb2.3 mi, 409 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade24.5%
Runnable66% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score9.4 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat4%
Mild uphill31%
Moderate uphill16%
Steep uphill6%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill15%
Steep downhill12%

Questions about Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen)

How much elevation gain does Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) have?

Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) has 1,674 ft (510 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen)?

The difficulty score for Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen)?

The longest climb on Historischer Bergbausteig (Seiffen) runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 409 ft (125 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.

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